Sleepy
Otis Gray
Doze off to classic stories with Sleepy. Each week, baritone host Otis Gray reads old books in a low, rhythmic tone to lull you into a deep slumber so you can have a fresh start the next day. Sweet dreams. Zzzzzz
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 30, 2023 • 44min
265 – The Way to Babylon
The podcast discusses the value of therapy for making big life decisions. The host encourages listeners to support the show on Patreon and mentions exclusive content. The speaker introduces a dreamlike adventure story called 'The Way to Babylon'. The characters discuss the idea of finding an amulet for further exploration. The podcast explores the former glory of Babylon and the gentle nature of its people. The children arrive at the palace in Babylon and are warmly welcomed by the queen.
Jul 23, 2023 • 51min
264 – The Grand Babylon Hotel
In this podcast, they discuss the tranquility and sophistication of the Grand Babylon Hotel, a conversation about room assignments and a woman sitting alone in the dining room, mealtime dissatisfaction, unknown anger and strategic moves, and the introduction of Mr. Felix Babylon.
Jul 16, 2023 • 45min
263 – Roman Fever
Zzz. . . Drift off to this juicy short story by Edith Wharton – "Roman Fever" zzzWant to hear an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2023 • 43min
262 – Rainbow Valley
Zzz . . . Conk out to this sleepy continuation fo the Anne of Green Gables series – "Rainbow Valley" by L.M. Montgomery zzzWant to support Sleepy and listen to an ad-free version of the show? Just go to patreon.com/sleepradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2023 • 52min
261 – Ozma of Oz
In this podcast, the host reads a chapter from L. Frank Baum's 'Ozma of Oz', where Dorothy finds herself on a mysterious island inhabited by mystical creatures and a talking hen. They also discuss a terrifying storm at sea and Dorothy's search for her missing uncle. Later, Dorothy and the hen encounter the dangerous wheelers and find temporary refuge among the rocks.
Jun 25, 2023 • 51min
260 – The Emperor's New Clothes
Zzz . . . Snooze to this sleepy reading of "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen – Happy Pride Month zzzWant to listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2023 • 51min
259 – The Little Mermaid, a Pride Month Reading
Zzzz. . . Doze off to the snoozy tale of "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen zzzWant to listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 4min
258 – Pride Month Special – Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Zzz . . . Happy Pride Month! Doze off to this melodic collection of poems by Emily Dickinson zzzWant to listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepy radio and pledge $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2023 • 1h 6min
257 – The Man Who Was Thursday
Zzz . . . conk out to this rhythmic reading of "The Man Who Was Thursday" by G.K. Chesterton zzzWant to listen to the ad-free version of Sleepy? Go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and pledge $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2023 • 42min
256 – The Lost World
Zzz . . . Doze off to the novel that inspired Jurassic Park – "The Lost World" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle zzzWant to listen to an ad-free version of Sleepy? Just go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Thanks, sweet dreams zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
